Karelia University of Applied Science

Karelia University of Applied Sciences offers education leading to a polytechnic degree for young and adult learners and takes actively part in regional development work and research and development activity. Down-to-earth cooperation extends from the region’s business life up to the active networks of international institutions of higher education and different organisations. Internationality in its different forms is present in the everyday activities of Karelia University of Applied Sciences. The university of applied sciences offers a broad variety of possibilities for internationalisation for students, teachers and other staff members. As far as its impact on regional development is concerned, Karelia UAS is one of the best universities of applied sciences in Finland. We take actively part in the development of the province by carrying out different research and development operations. Approximately 4 000 students take courses at Karelia UAS yearly in its seven fields of education and 18 degree programmes.